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Jun 2, 2021 King's part of cross-Canada coalition to encourage vaccinations
King's University College is one of over 150 members of the Faster Together campaign, a national volunteer-based initiative designed to encourage up-take of COVID-19 vaccinations. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 31, 2021 Dr. Kerr discusses impact of London's low birth rate
In a London Free Press article, Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, discusses London's record-low birth rate, lowest among major Ontario cities, and the impact that will have on the city. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 28, 2021 Dr. Meek writes about COVID conspiracy theories for National Post
Dr. Alison Meek, Associate Professor of History, wrote a special article for the National Post discussing COVID-19 conspiracy theories and how to avoid falling victim to them. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 25, 2021 Cash for class: King's to pay students for summer course
The London Free Press posted an article about the Digital Accessibility Creating Internship, a King's course which will use federal funding to pay students for their research work which may help build Disability Studies course material. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 18, 2021 Dr. Muller on why closing borders is unethical
Dr. Ben Muller, Associate Professor of Political Science, discusses how keeping the borders closed to refugees in times of COVID is immoral. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 10, 2021 Dr. Harris on dealing with loss on Mother's Day
Dr. Darcy Harris, Associate Professor of Thanatology, appeared on CBC's Afternoon Drive with Chris dela Torre to discuss coping methods for those experiencing feelings of grief and loss on Mother's Day. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 5, 2021 King's student-athlete selected in CFL draft
Congratulations to 2nd year King’s student-athlete Myles Manalo, 2nd year History and Social Justice & Peace Studies student, who was selected by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the 2021 CFL draft. The Western Gazette has an article on his story. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 3, 2021 Dr. Ventresca reflects on research resilience in pandemic times
In an article posted on History UK's website, Dr. Robert Ventresca, Professor of History, offers observations on the effects of the global pandemic on research and how the pandemic has disproportionately impacted traditionally under-represented groups in academia. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 21, 2021 Dr. Birnbaum on Ontario family justice in lockdown
Dr. Rachel Birnbaum, Professor of Childhood and Social Institutions and the School of Social Work, has co-written an article for the Lawyer's Daily analyzing how COVID-19 "lockdowns" has affected the family justice system, cases and decisions, and the families and children it serves. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 20, 2021 Dr. Vincent Geloso discusses impact of child care funding
Dr. Vincent Geloso, Assistant Professor of Economics, discusses how much child-care programs may actually benefit working women, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, for a report on CBC Radio. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 19, 2021 New King's program takes holistic view of human rights
Dr. Robert Ventresca, Professor of History, discussed King's new Human Rights Studies program in an article on the Catholic Register's website. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 14, 2021 Dr. Hannah: Additional steps needed in fight for vaccine equity
Dr. Erin Hannah, Department Chair and Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations, has co-written an article on The Conversation's website, arguing the fight for vaccine equity needs to stop looking to multilateral institutions for permission and focus on the policy tools already available to states. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 8, 2021 COVID-19 amplifies the complexity of disability and race
Susan Mahipaul, Lecturer of Disability Studies, co-authored an article on The Conversation website about how, in Canada, COVID-19 has exacerbated long-standing institutional and systemic inequalities for disabled people. The article includes a testimonial from Dr. Jeff Preston, Assistant Professor of Disability Studies, about his experiences. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 6, 2021 Dr. Datta discusses COVID's effect on London in Free Press article
In an article in the London Free Press, Dr. Anisha Datta, Associate Professor of Sociology, discussed how COVID has brought structural inequalities in our communities into sharp focus. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 5, 2021 Religious Studies professor discusses faith during COVID-19 with London Free Press
Julius-Kei Kato, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, was featured in an article published in the London Free Press discussing faith and how it can give us hope during the pandemic. "Faith's role is to give us an optimistic attitude to life, an attitude that 'believes' that life is worth living in spite of everything," said Professor Kato. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Mar 26, 2021 King's student helps organize memorial rally for anti-Asian shooting victims
Second year Social Sciences student, Teigan Elliott, is helping organize an online vigil for the mass shooting victims in the US that targeted Asian businesses and left eight people dead. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Mar 24, 2021 King's students partner with Youth Opportunities Unlimited
King's Psychology students have partnered with Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) to design a mental health road map, to help transition aged youth across the region access more mental health resources. CTV News was on campus to cover this story. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Mar 23, 2021 New research article reflects on social work's role during COVID-19
In a new research article published on SAGE Journals, "Will someone knock on my door? COVID-19 and social work education," Dr. Bharati Sethi, Associate Professor of the School of Social Work, reflects on individualism-collectivism, loneliness, and community belonging in the context of her lived experiences and the COVID-19 outbreak. She maintains that the micro-macro fragmentation is problematic to social work's quest for social justice. Facebook Twitter Linkedin